Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (ドラゴンボールZ カカロット, Doragon Bōru Zetto Kakarotto) is a semi open world action role-playing game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment,[1] based on the Dragon Ball franchise, released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.[2][3][4] It was released on January 17, 2020.[5] The game sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week of release.[6]

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Developer(s)CyberConnect2
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
Director(s)Akihiro Anai
Producer(s)Taichiro Miyazaki
Yuki Nishikawa
Writer(s)Yasuhiro Noguchi
Shinsaku Sawamura
Composer(s)Yasushi Asada
Noriko Murakami
Keisuke Ito
Eisei Kudo
SeriesDragon Ball
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
Release
  • JP: January 16, 2020 (PS4 & XB1)
  • WW: January 17, 2020 (PS4, XB1 and PC)
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player 

Gameplay

This game follows the main protagonist Goku and the Z-Fighters. Unlike most of the games in the franchise, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot follows a role playing game format rather than a fighting game one.[7] The player can do more than just battle their opponents, like fishing, eating, training and playing as if the player is part of the surrounding Dragon Ball world.[8] The game follows the progression of Dragon Ball Z, while the player interacts with the surrounding world as the different playable characters. This allows the player to explore the world, complete side quests, and progress the story.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot currently follows the main story of the Dragon Ball Z series, with some new added moments.[9] The game is broken up into four story arcs, beginning with the first chapter known as the Saiyan Saga, followed by the Namek Saga, the Android Saga, and the Buu Saga respectively. While following the story the player is also able to interact with the surrounding worlds, level up their character, and complete side missions. Through DLC, players are able to access other sagas. Currently available, is a retelling of the Battle of Gods Saga from Dragon Ball Super.

There are currently seven playable characters in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot that the player will guide throughout the story. These include Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, Future Trunks, Gotenks, and Vegito.[10] As the player progresses through the game, they will unlock new characters to play.

In addition to the playable characters, the player will be able to select two supporting characters to aid in their battle each with their own special moves. These current characters include Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiatzou, Android 18, Goten, and Kid Trunks.[11]

The bosses that appear in-game include Raditz, Nappa, Vegeta, Cui, Dodoria, Zarbon, Ginyu Force, Frieza, Android 19, Android 20, Android 18, Android 17, Cell, Cell Jr., Pui Pui, Yakon, Dabura, Majin Vegeta, Majin Buu, Super Buu, Kid Buu, and Mira.[12] Bonyū (ボニュー), an original character designed by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama for the game, also appears as a boss.[13]

Downloadable content

In April 2020, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the first DLC for the game titled A New Power Awakens - Part 1, with a scheduled release date of April 28. It follows Goku in his adventures after Dragon Ball Z and introduces characters and storylines from Dragon Ball Super. This allows the player to play as Super Saiyan God Goku and Vegeta. [14]

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPC: 74/100[15]
PS4: 73/100[16]
XONE: 73/100[17]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid7/10[18]
Famitsu34/40[19]
Game Informer8/10[20]
GameRevolution[21]
GameSpot7/10[22]
GamesRadar+[23]
Hardcore Gamer[24]
IGN7/10[25]
PC Gamer (UK)76%[26]
Hobby Consolas85%[27]
Slant Magazine [28]
Trusted Reviews[29]

Kakarot received "fairly positive" reception. Metacritic awarded the game with scores of 74 for the PC version, 73 for PlayStation 4, and 73 for Xbox One.[15][16][17] IGN's Michael Saltzman gave Kakarot a score of 7, praising its combat and story presentation, but criticized its poor RPG elements.

Kakarot was awarded 7/10 in GameSpot's review, with Heidi Kemps saying that its "modern, semi-open approach to telling the saga of DBZ - despite some minor issues - is a good one." Kemps concluded that "[i]f you're looking for an enjoyable way to see the life and times of adult Goku through a new perspective, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will grant your wish."[30]

The game was the second best-selling game during its first week on sale in Japan, with 89,537 copies being sold, behind Yakuza: Like a Dragon.[31] In the United Kingdom, Kakarot debuted at number one on the sales chart.[32]

In a conference call, Bandai Namco revealed that the game sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, rendering it a commercial success.[33] As of March 10th 2020 the game has sold over 2 million copies combining total shipments and digital sales.[34]

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot was the best-selling game of January 2020 in the United States, and became the third highest-selling game in the Dragon Ball franchise, behind Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai.[35][36]

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